Friday, November 9, 2012

Update: One vehicle crash on I86 in Chubbuck

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Idaho State Police
District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068
For Immediate Release: 11/09/2012 2:17 am
Please direct questions to the District Office


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On November 8, 2012 at approximately 10:58 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle rollover involving a fire truck. The Chubbuck Fire Department was responding to a trailer house fire. The fire truck, operated by Chubbuck Fire Department personnel, was on the westbound 61 onramp for Interstate 86. The vehicle rolled on the onramp when the weight of the water in the watertanks shifted. The occupants were transported to the Portneuf Regional Medical Center in Pocatello for treatment. The onramp is now open. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


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On November 8, 2012 at approximately 10:58 pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle rollover on the westbound 61 onramp on Interstate 86 in Chubbuck. A Chubbuck Fire Department fire truck was responding to a grass fire. The vehicle rolled on the onramp. The onramp is currently blocked due to emergency vehicles. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.

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